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injury prevention

Injury Prevention Exercises

5 Exercises to Help Athletes (Possibly) Prevent Injury

As strength coaches, an athlete’s health should be the top priority. The role of a strength coach is to prepare athletes to play their sport and compete through strength and conditioning programs that are ... Continue Reading

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5 Exercises For Fall Prevention

Dan John once said, ‘the most dangerous part of my day is when I step out of the shower.’ Think about it. How easy is it to slip and fall once you get out of the shower? Now if it’s that easy, imagine how ... Continue Reading

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The 101 on Muscle Strains

Pull your hammy? Strain your quad? Well, it looks like you are out of commission for a couple of weeks! If the muscle strain is severe, you could be out for months. You’re probably ... Continue Reading

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Bulletproof Your Body

By selecting the best exercises to build maximal strength and size, while limiting unnecessary stress and risk of injury, you can build a bulletproof body that will perform as well as it looks. Unlike ... Continue Reading

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No Pain, No Gain Needs to Make a Comeback

Just as I was about to prepare my first meal of the day, I get a call from a frantic client. “Hello?” “Dude! I just fell and completely screwed up my wrist! It’s so bad.” “Jeez. What were you ... Continue Reading

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What is Osgood-Schlatter Syndrome?

Knee pain can be a common complaint among all athletes.  Younger athletes with knee pain may actually be suffering from Osgood-Schlatter Syndrome. Osgood-Schlatter Syndrome is a common overuse injury named ... Continue Reading

Never Get Injured in the Gym Again, Please

Today I want to discuss a very important topic that's not talked about enough in the fitness community: injury prevention. Don't get me wrong, a lot has been said about treating injuries, but injury ... Continue Reading

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You Aren’t as Fragile as You Think

There’s an epidemic of articles out there crowing about the “5 Exercises You Should Never Do,” or warning you about the “10 Most Dangerous Exercises.” The nonsensical assumption at the heart of each is ... Continue Reading

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Training Should Not Interfere With Your Health

If you stay in the iron game for long, you’re eventually going to get hurt. It’s unavoidable. Even if you’ve stayed healthy for years, one bad rep or even a slip or fall outside the gym can leave you with ... Continue Reading

The 3 Non-Negotiable Elements of Injury Prevention in MMA

Today I am going to talk about something that every person can benefit from: how to prevent injury. I have been a coach for several years and I have seen and personally experienced numerous injuries. I ... Continue Reading

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Injury Prevention: The Most Important Goal in Every Training Session

I was a teenager and coming off my first bodybuilding competition. I vividly remember that day when I was in the gym training heavy. I was doing barbell shrugs, but deadlifting the weight off the floor ... Continue Reading

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Overuse Injuries Prevalent in Multi-Season High School Athletes

New research from Nationwide Children's Hospital evaluated the seasonal patterns of High School athletes and overuse injuries. Researchers assessed 9-12th grade subjects who played sports over a 12 month ... Continue Reading

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Low Testosterone Found in Male Mountain Bikers

Recent research has investigated a variety testicular disorders associated with mountain biking, which can include scrotal injuries, low sperm count, erectile dysfunction, and unusually high scrotal ... Continue Reading

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MRSA Infections: Prevent Transmission in Your Gym

Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and another new drug resistant bacterium, carbapenem-resistant klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP), are quickly spreading in gyms, locker rooms, and athletic ... Continue Reading

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Plantar Fasciitis – Prevention and Treatment

Do you know where your plantar fascia is? Chances are you don’t unless you have injured it and developed plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the plantar fascia). According to the American Academy of ... Continue Reading

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